2003 Gruaud Larose St Julien

88 pts - Wine Advocate

["The 2003 Gruaud Larose’s dark plum/garnet color is followed by sweet aromas of damp earth, forest floor, herbs, espresso roast, cassis, licorice, and plums. Medium-bodied as well as surprisingly up-front and precocious, it possesses sweet tannin, very n

92 pts - Wine Spectator

["Aromas of blackberry, toasted oak, sweet tobacco and espresso. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. I like the texture. Best after 2010. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 16,665 cases made. –JS WS"]

89 pts - Vinous

["(66% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 6% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot and 1% malbec): Dark red. Spicy red plum and blackcurrant aromas on the enticing nose; this doesn't smell at all overripe or cooked, as so many other overrated 23 Bordeaux reds do.

Producer: Gruaud Larose
Vintage: 2003
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
Appellation: St Julien
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